1. OUTBACK CHRISTMAS TREE AND KANGAROO FARM
This farm is in Arlington, WA. You can schedule a private tour or they have 4 scheduled tours a day. According to their website, it looks like they have a few more different animals than just kangaroos. We hope to visit this farm in a few weeks and I'll give you an update then. Here is their website.
http://www.outbackkangaroofarm.com/.
2. CHIMPOSIUM AND HUMAN COMMUNICATION INSTITUTE
This institute is located on the Central Washington University Campus. Check out their website for more information about open public times. http://www.cwu.edu/~cwuchci/chimposiums.html
3. EAGLE WATCHING: Here's a great article about where to look for eagles: http://www.parentmap.com/article/winter-eagle-watching
4. A FISH HATCHERY:
This website has a list of hatcheries near you with contact numbers
http://wdfw.wa.gov/hatcheries/facilities.php
5. GREATER VANCOUVER ZOO:
As a family, we have taken our bikes from home and found it to be a fun way to visit the zoo. As a group could you try doing one of the school tours. Found under EDUCATION http://www.gvzoo.com
6. BUG ZOO and BUTTERFLY GARDEN in Victoria
http://bugzoo.bc.ca
and
http://www.butterflygardens.com
7. MARINE LIFE CENTER
From their website: "The Marine Life Center (MLC) offers visitors a chance to see what lurks beneath the bay. The center showcases marine life and habitat in Bellingham Bay, Puget Sound and on the Washington Coast. A touch pool offers an up close and more personal experience." Cost is free, but donations accepted.
They also give educational presentations for a fee to students and need to be scheduled ahead of time. Check out website for more information. http://www.marinelifecenter.org/index.php
8. PETCO
Check out their website to learn more about their Furs, Feathers and Fins. You can download curriculum and then take a in-store field trip....call ahead to let them know you are coming. http://www.petco.com/petco_Page_PC_petcokids.aspx
9. NORTHWEST TREK WILDLIFE PARK
This park is down in Eatonville, WA and is open daily from mid-March to June. You can go with your family or get a group together and book a educational tour.
From their website: "Experience captivating Northwest wildlife. Whether you are peering out of the tram at bellowing bison less than 10 feet away or standing nose-to-nose with an otter, exciting wildlife encounters happen every day at Northwest Trek" http://www.nwtrek.org/
10. COUGAR MOUNTAIN ZOO
This zoo is located in Issaquah, WA. It offers some amazing up close and personal encounters. See here. and also Guided Group Tours. This zoo has cougars, lemurs, tigers, reindeer, wallabies, just to name a few.
http://www.cougarmountainzoo.org/
11. POINT DEFIANCE ZOO AND AQUARIUM
http://www.pdza.org/
12. VANCOUVER AQUARIUM
http://www.vanaqua.org/
13. SEATTLE AQUARIUM
http://www.seattleaquarium.org/
14. WOLF HAVEN
Located in Tenino, WA...about 77 miles south of Seattle. According to the website: "They rescue and provide sanctuary for displaced, captive-born wolves, promote wolf restoration in historic ranges and educate the public about the value of all wildlife. The only way to view our wolves in the sanctuary is to take a guided walking tour. These tours are lead by trained docents who will be able to answer your questions on a plethora of subjects including history, status in the wild, range, longevity. See hours and admission section on when our tours are open to the public." http://www.wolfhaven.org/index.php
15.WWU MARINE CENTER
-I've heard that Western Washington University has a lot to offer the public. So far, I haven't been able to find much information. If you know more, could you let me know.
16. SEATTLE BUG SAFARI
-From their website: "Seattle Bug Safari® is a live bug zoo and gift shop where Seattle tourists and kids of all ages can experience the exotic, behind-the-scenes world of insects." They also come out and offer programs with the creatures from their zoo. http://www.seattlebugsafari.com/
17. OLYMPIC GAME FARM
-Located on the Olympic Peninsula in Sequim, WA. http://www.olygamefarm.com/
18. WHALE WATCHING
-Take a whale watching tour or visit the Lighthouse Marine Park
19. WASHINGTON SERPENTORIUM
-Home of the Reptileman and the only albino alligator in Washington State. Located 1 mile east of Monroe, WA. http://www.reptileman.com/homenf.htm
20. TIDE POOLS
-There are many great locations to explore Tide Pools. Check out Larrabee State Park.
21. LOCAL DAIRY FARMS
-call a local dairy farmer and ask for a tour or plan on taking the farm tour in September: http://sustainableconnections.org/foodfarming/whatcom-county-farm-tour-1/whatcom-county-farm-tour
22. WWU MARINE CENTER
23. HUMANE SOCIETY OR ANIMAL RESCUE CENTERS
and the ones mentioned before, see this post
Lone Boot Buffalo Farm
Woodland Zoo
KC Critters
Nooksack Animal Hospital
Is there any other field trips/events that involve animals that you can think of that I have missed?
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